BALLROOM-SOCIAL-DANCES-AND-DANCE-MIXERS-

MODULE : 1 Ballroom Dances

  • Presentation by DARLYN S. GONZAGA

OBJECTIVE FOR TODAY

  • Describe the Fitness Side of Ballroom Dancing.

  • Identify The Nature and Background of the Dance.

  • Discuss the Importance of Dance Etiquette.

Nature And Background of Ballroom /Social Dances

  • Social dances, also known as ballroom dances, primarily serve to help attendees connect with others during a social function.

  • Performed in pairs (male and female) or by groups.

  • Classified into two main categories:

    • Latin American Dances

    • Modern Standard Dances

MODERN STANDARD DANCES

  • Dancers wear formal attire:

    • Females wear ankle-length gowns.

    • Males wear coat-and-tie.

  • Movements are generally restricted to a close ballroom position with partners.

  • Origin of popular Standard Dances includes:

    • Slow Waltz - Austria

    • Tango - Argentina

    • Viennese Waltz - Vienna

    • Foxtrot - USA

    • Quickstep - USA

Latin American Dances

  • Described as being from Latin American countries.

  • Performers wear revealing, tight-fitting, and sophisticated costumes.

  • Dance movements are freer and can be performed in both close and open styles.

ORIGIN OF LATIN AMERICAN DANCES

  • Cha-Cha - Cuba

  • Rumba - Cuba

  • Samba - Brazil

  • Paso Doble - Spain

  • Jive/Boogie - USA

  • Swing - USA

  • Merengue - Dominican Republic

  • Salsa - Cuba

  • Mambo - Cuba

DANCE MIXERS

  • Social dances that allow participants to change partners to meet and engage with other dancers.

DANCE ETIQUETTE

  • Guidelines for navigating the social aspect of dancing, essential for a pleasant experience:

    • No-Fault Dancing:

      • Never blame your partner for missed figures.

      • Dance to the level of your partner.

      • Apologize if something goes wrong, maintaining the flow of the dance.

      • Avoid aerial choreography unless trained by a qualified instructor.

DANCE ETIQUETTE DEMEANOR

  • Be personable, smile, and maintain eye contact with your partner.

  • Project a positive image on the dance floor.

  • Avoid teaching on the dance floor to not insult your partner.

  • Do not cut off other dancers.

LONG QUIZ NOTIFICATIONS

  • Quiz #1: Next week, covering Festival Dance and Their Places.

  • Quiz #2: TBA, covering Ballroom Dance and Dance Etiquette.